M525 F20
Report
- Report Number
- 3003974370-2025-00001
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 15, 2025
- Date of Event
- December 30, 2024
- Report Date
- February 21, 2025
- Manufacturer
- LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (SCHWEIZ) AG
- Product Code
- EPT
- UDI-DI
- 07630003551907
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CH
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
- Health Professional
- N
Narratives
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY AND A FOLLOW-UP WILL BE SUBMITTED SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION.
THIS IS A FINAL REPORT. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD USED A THIRD-PARTY BULB. IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE THIRD-PARTY BULB WAS INCOMPATIBLE AND RESULTED IN THE REPORTED LOSS OF ILLUMINATION (BULB BURST). THE SAFETY NOTES IN THE USER MANUAL STATE THAT ONLY ORIGINAL LEICA MICROSYSTEMS PARTS SHOULD BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE WORK. THE USER DID NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THE LAMP WAS REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM IS NOW WORKING.
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (SCHWEIZ) AG RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM CHINA STATING THAT AN M525 F20 HAD A LOSS OF ILLUMINATION DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2211951 | M525 F20 | SURGICAL MICROSCOPE | EPT | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (SCHWEIZ) AG | 10448284 | 07630003551907 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |